Randy Johnson Suspended Five Games, Torre One Game

New York Yankees SP Randy Johnson was suspended five games for throwing at Eduardo Perez during Wednesday's game. Manager Joe Torre will also be suspended for one day. Johnson will likely appeal the decision and have a start pushed back on day later.

Source

• http://www.rotoworld.com/includes/topblurbs.asp?sport=MLB

Date

Thu 06/15/06, 1:18 pm EST

ChristofMVP

1263 days ago

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Essentially, Johnson misses only 1 start. Ooooo, this is a major punishment...not!

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SteaksammichRed-Shirting

1263 days ago

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He won't even be missing a start. It'll just be pushed back a day. It's hard to actually punish starting pitchers.

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Awrigh01All-Star

1263 days ago

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It probably better for the Yankees if Johnson doesn't start.

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Alex HolowczakHall of Famer

1262 days ago

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Perhaps he should be punished for 20-25 games, that way he'd miss four or five starts. That might make a difference. What's the point of Johnson appealing, it isn't a problem.

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SteaksammichRed-Shirting

1261 days ago

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SteaksammichRed-Shirting

1261 days ago

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That can't be done. Can't even be considered. 25 games for throwing inside?

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FlyingPig

1262 days ago

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Johnson is a ball sack. The Yankees deserve him.

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SteaksammichRed-Shirting

1261 days ago

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What makes him a ball sack? Why do the Yankees deserve ball sacks? Even as a Sox fan that doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me...

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Anonymous Fanatic #1

1262 days ago

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If Torre got suspended one game for this, why doesn't Ozzie Guillen get suspended for having his guy try to hit Hank Blalock?

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Bobbyjim45Draft Pick

1262 days ago

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Forgot to sign in, but that was my useful piece of insight.

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MJHMarc

1262 days ago

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That just shows you the different kinds of managers. As with some of our past Presidents, some are conservative and others are liberal. It all depends upon the personality and type of person.

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Jgov05All-American

1262 days ago

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Guillen should be suspended, not Torre and Johnson.

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CoreyisarealboyMajor Leaguer

1262 days ago

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No kidding, he punished a player who DIDN'T hit a batter.

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XinophDraft Pick

1261 days ago

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Managers absolutely should be suspended if they get caught telling their guys to hit somebody. Whether it's currently against the rules or not, it should be. Brawls and fights should be part of hockey, not baseball. It's time they crack down on this.

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